Scaffolding

The house across the street is having a new roof put on - blocking my view of Mt Izumi.

Tears on an Hydrangea

The Japanese word for hydrangea is ajisai. They are all over my neighborhood.

River of Lights

Walk towards the light down an alley in Kokubuncho.

The Okama Formation

The clouds continued to break so I could finally see the edge of Okama.

Green and Yellow Green

The caldera looks as if it is steaming while foliage grows all around.

An Opening in the Clouds

The clouds open briefly to reveal Okama.

Mountaintop Shrine

Okama is right down the slope on the other side of that ridge.